Testing for horse DNA in beef food samples
05 March, 2013 | Supplied by: DKSH Australia Pty LtdIs the beef in your ready meals really beef? The current scandal in Europe is resulting in a scramble from food processors to check that their beef isn’t actually horse.
Productivity software gives insight into filling-line efficiency
05 March, 2013 | Supplied by: OFSOperations Feedback Systems (OFS) has been selected by Kyvalley Dairy for the provision of the core OFS suite at its processing facility in Kyabram, Victoria.
V8s for Australians living in poverty
05 March, 2013Campbell’s has donated 225,000 serves of vegetables to Australians in need to mark the official opening of its $14.6 million dollar PET line at its Shepparton facility.
Fonterra to develop $100m UHT plant
05 March, 2013Fonterra will invest more than NZ$100 million in a new UHT milk processing plant at its Waitoa site in New Zealand. CEO Theo Spierings said the new plant would enable the co-operative to meet growing demand for UHT products in Asia.
$52m Mars upgrade supported by government
05 March, 2013Ai Group has welcomed the Victorian Government’s announcement of support for the $52 million expansion of the Mars confectionery plant in Ballarat.
3M Molecular Detection Assay Listeria method
04 March, 2013 | Supplied by: 3M Safety & Industrial Business GroupThe 3M Molecular Detection System is based on isothermal DNA amplification and bioluminescence detection technologies and is designed around food processors’ need for a real-time pathogen detection approach that is fast, simple and accurate.
DuPont BAX System assay for Salmonella detection
01 March, 2013 | Supplied by: DuPont Australia Pty LtdA test for detecting foodborne Salmonella with the DuPont BAX system has been certified as Performance Tested Method #081201 by the AOAC Research Institute.
Compressed Air Australia Super Air Knife
01 March, 2013 | Supplied by: Compressed Air Australia Pty LtdThe compact Super Air Knife provides a powerful curtain of airflow while reducing compressed air usage and noise. The Super Air Knife offers an efficient way to clean, dry or cool parts, webs or conveyors.
CAPS compressed air energy audit service
01 March, 2013 | Supplied by: CAPS Pty LtdThe Energy Efficiency Services (EES) division of Compressed Air and Power Solutions (CAPS) has expanded its range of services and increased the number of staff available to carry out compressed air energy audits.
Megazyme International brewing kits and reagents
01 March, 2013 | Supplied by: Bio-Strategy - Part of DKSH GroupVWR International is distributing Megazyme International brewing kits and reagents.
Arrow Scientific RapidCheck Salmonella test
01 March, 2013 | Supplied by: Arrow ScientificRapidChek Salmonella is a simple, reliable and highly affordable testing solution for processors testing food or environmental samples for the presence of Salmonella.
SEW-Eurodrive DRC electronic motor
28 February, 2013 | Supplied by: SEW-Eurodrive Pty LtdThe SEW-Eurodrive DRC electronic motor series consists of a permanent-field synchronous motor and matching integrated drive electronics.
Driving energy-efficient beer production
28 February, 2013 | Supplied by: NORD Drivesystems (Aust) Pty LtdDuring 40 years of around-the-clock operation, the Forst brewhouse produced 25 million hectolitres of beer. A new brewhouse with NORD Drivesystems reduced its primary energy consumption by 30% in the first week.
Gates MegaSpiral hydraulic hose and GSM coupling
27 February, 2013 | Supplied by: Gates Australia Pty LtdThe Gates MegaSpiral hydraulic hose is tested to 1,000,000 impulse cycles, two times the SAE requirement, and is conducted at tighter bend radii - up to one-third the minimum SAE bend radius.
Nord Drivesystems mobile-optimised microsite
27 February, 2013 | Supplied by: NORD Drivesystems (Aust) Pty LtdNord Drivesystems has optimised its microsite for use with mobile phones such as the iPhone, Android smartphones and the Blackberry.
